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Light Heavyweight Boxing Rankings - July 2006

Light Heavyweight rankings for July 2006. Change division or month to compare rankings.

Division
Period
Org
Note: IBF archival data from this period duplicates the champion as Rank #1. Rankings shown here reflect the original contender order.
Note: The WBC July 2006 rankings are not available.
RankWBAJuly 2006IBFJuly 2006WBOJuly 2006RINGJuly 2006
🏆Fabrice Tiozzo
World Champion
Clinton Woods
Champion
Zsolt Erdei
Champion
Bernard Hopkins
Champion
🏆Silvio BrancoNEW
Interim Champion
1
Vacant
Glen Johnson+1Stipe DrewsAntonio Tarver
2Stipe Drews+2Julio Gonzalez+1Glen JohnsonGlen Johnson
3Glen JohnsonPaul Briggs+1Hugo Hernan GarayZsolt Erdei
4Pietro Aurino+1Stipe Drews+1Paul Briggs+1Roy Jones
5Paul Briggs+1Hugo Hernan Garay+2Silvio Branco-1This boxer has become champion since the last monthly rankings data was published.Clinton Woods
6Roy Jones JrNEWAdrian DiaconuNEWAntonio TarverTomasz Adamek
7Mehdi SahnouneAntonio Tarver+1Prince Badi AjamuJulio Gonzalez
8Manuel Siaca-6Montell Griffin+2Adrian DiaconuPaul Briggs
9Hugo Hernan Garay+1
Vacant
Mehdi SahnouneHugo Hernan Garay
10Yuriy Barashian+1Chad Dawson+1Thomas UlrichChad Dawson
11Adrian Diaconu+2
Vacant
Roy Jones Jr
12Chad Dawson+2Eric Harding+1Richard Hall+1
13Rico Hoye+2George Jones+1Henry Saenz+1
14Danny GreenNEW
Vacant
Manny Siaca+1
15Thomas Ulrich-6William JoppyNEW

Source: WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, RING

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Month-over-month changes since May 2006

WBAJuly 2006 vs May 2006

🏆

There is a new Interim Champion: Silvio Branco

Entered the top 10

  • Roy Jones JrNow ranked #6
  • Yuriy BarashianPreviously #11, enters at #10

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Lou Del VallePreviously held #8
  • Thomas UlrichNow ranked #15

Biggest risers

  • Stipe DrewsUp to #2 from #4
    +2
  • Adrian DiaconuFrom #13 to #11
    +2
  • Chad DawsonNow ranked #12 (was #14)
    +2

Biggest fallers

  • Manuel SiacaFell from #2 to #8
    -6
  • Thomas UlrichDown 6 places to #15
    -6

IBFJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Entered the top 10

  • Adrian DiaconuEnters at #6

Dropped out of the top 10

  • Silvio BrancoPreviously #5, now WBA Interim Champion

Biggest risers

  • Hugo Hernan GarayClimbed a place to #5
    +1
  • Montell GriffinUp one spot to #8
    +1

WBOJuly 2006 vs June 2006

Biggest risers

  • Paul BriggsFrom #5 to #4
    +1
  • Richard HallUp one spot to #12
    +1
  • Henry SaenzFrom #14 to #13
    +1

Biggest fallers

  • Silvio BrancoFrom #4 to #5
    -1

About the Light Heavyweight Division

Weight Limit: 168-175 lbs (76.2-79.4 kg)

Light Heavyweight is one of boxing's classic divisions, featuring fighters who combine speed, power, and technical skill. The division has a rich history dating back to the early 20th century.

Division Characteristics

Light Heavyweights are known for their balance of speed and power. Fighters in this division are typically athletic and skilled, capable of both technical boxing and explosive knockouts.

Notable Facts

The Light Heavyweight division has been home to many legendary fighters, including Archie Moore, Bob Foster, and more recently, fighters like Bernard Hopkins and Sergey Kovalev.

Historical Context

Light Heavyweight has long been considered one of boxing's premier divisions, consistently producing competitive matchups and memorable fights throughout boxing history.

Learn more about how boxing rankings work or explore current world champions across all divisions.